Alcohol- and gambling-related harms can have substantial effects on people’s mental and physical health, relationships, finances and wider lives. 

The NIHR ARC Wessex Addiction Flagship is developing a connected programme of applied research, implementation and partnership activity focused on improving the identification of, and response to, alcohol- and gambling-related harms. The programme brings together academic, NHS, local authority, voluntary and community sector, policy and lived-experience partners, with an emphasis on developing approaches that are relevant to real-world services and can be adapted and implemented across different communities and health and care systems.

The purpose of this post is to support the development and delivery of research within the Addiction Flagship. The successful candidate will work closely with the Flagship leadership team and wider collaborators to help develop the initial programme of research and contribute to the delivery of emerging project(s).

We are seeking a researcher with experience of conducting research in alcohol- and/or gambling-related harms including prior involvement in published peer-reviewed review paper(s) and Priority Setting Partnership(s). 

The work forms part of NIHR ARC Wessex, which undertakes applied health and care research to improve outcomes for patients and the public, improve the quality and delivery of health and care services, address inequalities and support sustainable health and care systems. 

Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential for the role, together with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently when required and contribute effectively within a collaborative research environment. The role may require travel to partner organisations and research locations across the region.

The post is part time and fixed term for one year in the first instance. Flexible working and part-time or job-share arrangements may be considered.

Applications will be considered from candidates who have already completed a relevant PhD or equivalent experience.

The post will be at the level of Research Fellow.

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term for 12 months (0.4FTE, 14 hours per week)

The post is intended for an applicant within any of these three specialities, with the speciality of the final (single) post dependent on the successful applicant.

The post-holder will be pursuing their development of research and teaching within either the Human Development and Health school or Clinical and Experimental Sciences school of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton.

In this post-doctoral role, the successful candidate will be in specialist clinical training at ST3 level or above and have substantial experience of the relevant research areas, a proven track record of high-quality original research publications, the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, multi-professional team and hold a corresponding NTN. The applicant will have a higher research degree (or have submitted for such a degree at the time of application) and appropriate research experience.

You will join the NIHR Clinical Integrated Academic Training Programme at the University of Southampton, as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer. The post-holder will also have clinical commitments at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust that will lead to the acquisition of clinical skills required for full registration within the specialty.

The post is subject to terms and conditions of service determined by the University of Southampton and in its honorary clinical capacity by the University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust Board.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to:

Palliative Medicine: Dr Stephen Lim, Principal Clinical Research Fellow - email: S.E.Lim@soton.ac.uk

Anaesthetics: Professor Mike Grocott, Professor of Anaesthesia & Critical Care - email: mike.grocott@soton.ac.uk

Respiratory: Professor Mark Jones, Professor of Respiratory - email: mark.jones@soton.ac.uk

A satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level is required for this post.

Please note: successful applicants will be appointed to a different salary range (AMNL £46,675 to £80,081) if you were at ST3 on or before 2 August 2016.

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Section: Clinical

Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 4 years/Part Time Fixed Term for 6 years